Sunday, July 8, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Grand Isle man accused of raping 6-yr.-old girl

Louie Dassau, of Grand Isle, was arrested and booked with firstd e gW r e e Louie Dassau rape and indecent behavior with a 6-year-old girl, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.

JPSO investigators arrested Dassau, 39, Monday, according to arrest reports.

Dassau is accused of forcing the girl to perform oral sex, according to Lt. Jason Rivarde, a sheriff’s office spokesman.

According to nola.com, the girl told investigators Dassau performed oral sex on her, as well. The Sheriff’s Office also accused him of showing the girl pornography, Rivarde said.

See Dassau Page 3-A

MEETINGS MONDAY, JULY 9

S.L. LEVEE DISTRICT 3:00 p.m.

17904 Hwy. 3235-Galliano PORT COMMISSION Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m.

16829 E. Main - Galliano AM. LEGION POST 259 6:30 p.m.

2406 S. Bayou Dr. Golden Meadow SO. LAF. QUILTERS 6:00 p.m.

Larose Civic Center

TUESDAY, JULY 10 LAF. PARISH COUNCIL 5:00 p.m.

4876 Hwy. 1 - Mathews LAFOURCHE LODGE 7:30 p.m.

6542 W. Main - Cut Off WED., JULY 11

LAF. SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

805 E. 7th St. - Thibodaux

AMERICAN LEGION #315 7:00 p.m.

Hwy. 308 - Galliano PORT COMMISSION Board Meeting 10:30 a.m.

16829 E. Main - Galliano

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Arrests........................5-A Calendar of Events....2-A

Classifieds.................4-A Horoscopes................5-A Lottery........................2-A News In Brief..............5-A

Obituaries.............4-A/5-A

Worship Directory.......6-A

Local sales tax rates tick down, but still high

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Between backyard barbecues and pool parties, kids enjoyed the Fourth of July holiday fun in the sun Wednesday.

Pictured are Kailyn McCall, Jude Bouziga, Rylie Ougel, Brooklyn LeBlanc and Addison Ledet enjoying the pool at their Aunt Jenny’s house.

Bridge to Independence graduates enter the workforce

By DAN COPP, The Courier of Houma

HOUMA, La. (AP) — Sean Adams loves being organized. So when the Bridge to Independence graduate recently joined the Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court’s Office, he said, his new job fit like a glove.

“My favorite thing to do is organizing,” the 26-year-old Larose resident said. “This is my favorite job because it helped me educate myself even more about organization.”

The Bridge to Independence program at Nicholls State gives students with intellectual disabilities new opportunities to receive higher education while participating in the college experience. The program, started in August 2016, is open to students with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.

“The Bridge to Independence Program ... provides opportunities for students in the certificate program to work in various offices/departments on campus in internships to prepare them in various skills for gainful employment opportunities once the program has been completed,” said Mary Breaud, the program’s advisor. “We are very excited and proud of our students who have applied for Larose resident Sean Adams at work at the and secured employment after completing the Bridge Program.”

Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court’s office.

See Bridge Page 3-A Clerk of Court

Toddler dies after being found in swimming pool

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Authorities say a toddler died earlier this week after being pulled from a swimming pool.

A news release from Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre says Riley Bourgeois of Matthews died Monday — days before his second birthday.

Webre’s statement said the child had been playing with a friend as his family visited a neighbor’s residence Saturday, June 30. He was later found, unresponsive, in a swimming pool at the residence.

Surveillance video showed the boy was able to open a gate to gain access to the fenced-in swimming pool area.

A bystander was already administering

CPR when sheriff’s deputies, firefighters and state police arrived.

The child was then airlifted to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans for treatment where he remained in critical condition until he Riley Bourgeois passed away Monday night, July 2.

Drowning is the suspected cause of death but Webre’s office said the official cause would be determined later.

sales taxes beginning this week, but Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes still have some of the highest local rates in the state.

The Legislature voted during a special budget session that ended June 24 to reduce the state sales tax from 5 percent to 4.45 percent.

That brings the total state and local sales tax to 9.95 percent across Terrebonne.

In Lafourche, the combined sales taxes range from 9.1 percent to 9.85 percent, depending on the city of taxing district.

Local sales tax rates are capped at 5 percent. However, they can exceed that limit with legislative approval.

For example, Lafourche Parish government has put a measure on the November ballot to increase the sales tax for garbage collection from 0.7 percent to 1 percent. The parish needed legislative approval to do so because raising the rate will push the local rate in many areas of the parish above the 5 percent cap.

Businesses within the city limits of Thibodaux are not included in the tax because the city operates a separate system for solid waste collection.

Lafourche has about six groupings of different sales tax districts: Thibodaux, Lockport and Golden Meadow, Road District A north of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Road District 2 south of the waterway.

The highest rates are found in Golden Meadow and Road District 2, which includes Cut Off, Galliano and See Taxes Page 3-A

Cut Off man arrested after deputies save his life

A Cut Off man was arrested Wednesday due to an outstanding warrant after deputies saved his life through the use of nalox- Gus Schexnayder one.

Gus Schexnayder, 36, is the sixth person saved by Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies through the use of naloxone in as many months.

Just before 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4, deputies responded to a call of a man slumped over on the side of a building along LA Highway 1 in Golden Meadow. Upon arrival, deputies located the man, identified as Schexnayder, and observed him to be unresponsive with a slow pulse and labored breathing.

Due to circumstances and investigation at the scene, deputies suspected the man was suffering from an opioid overdose. Deputies administered naloxone using an auto-injector.

See Arrest Page 3-A

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Golden Meadow Lions Club providing hearing aids

Calendar of Events …

News To Use!

Orchestra to present Summer Pops concert in Houma

The South Louisiana Community Orchestra will present a Summer Pops Concert titled “That’s Entertainment”, on Sunday, July 15 at 3 p.m. at the Harvest Cathedral, 1224 Museum Dr. in Houma.

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

Enjoy some of the best music from some of the greatest movies ever made. _________________

Bayou Council offering Parent Education classes

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services announces Parent Education Presentations at the Bayou Council Office in Thibodaux. It will be held on July 12, 19, 26, August 2 and 9th from 10 a.m. till noon.

Admission is free and presentations are open to the public. No children allowed.

For more information call 985-446-0643. _________________

Open Door Revival BBQ Chicken dinner to be sold Friday

Open Door Revival Center will be serving BBQ chicken, baked beans, tossed salad, personal French bread and a brownie on July 13th for an $8 donation.

For more information or to place orders before Friday, call 637-7991 or by 10 a.m. Friday phone 985-325-2456.

Open Door Revival is located next to the old Pizza Hut.

ATTENTION POLITICAL CANDIDATES

The Lafourche Gazette will publish political announcements for the upcoming November 6 primary election on the front page once at no charge.

Please keep announcements brief and to the point with a maximum 400 word count. We reserve the right to edit announcements we deem too lengthy.

Qualifying for the November 6 election is July 18 - 20. The deadline for receiving political announcements is Tuesday, July 31 at 4 p.m.

Any announcements received after this date will be charged as advertisement and will not run on the front page.

Announcements will be published in the order in which they are received.

The Golden Meadow Lions Club is instituting a new program to provide hearing aids for needy with limited financial resources. Applicants will be evaluated exclusively on financial need.

Applications and information may be obtained by contacting Lion Pat France at 985258-1544; Lion Ray Bernard at 985-6322312; or Lion Henry Lafont, Jr at 985-693-3308, or any Golden Meadow Lions Club member. _________________

Larose First Baptist church VBS starts Monday

It’s Vacation Bible School time at First Baptist Church of Larose from July 9 to 12 from 6 to 9 p.m.

VBS is free and open to all children who will be entering Kindergarten to those that have completed 6th grade. Children will enjoy Bible stories, songs, crafts, games and food.

For more information please call 985-8563305. __________________

LPSO offering free Hunter Ed. Classes

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host free Hunter Education Classroom Courses in July for anyone ages 10 or older.

The classroom course will be offered Wednesday, July 25 through Thursday, July 26.

The first day will be the classroom portion from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lafourche Fire District #3 Galliano Station, located at 17462 West Main Street in Galliano.

The class will resume the following day from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the LPSO Shooting Range located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland.

Class size is limited.

Advance registration is required.

For more information, or for assistance with online registration, call the LPSO Training Academy at (985) 3874480 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or email Lieutenant Nolan Smith at nolan-smith@lpso.net.

Monthly Pastor’s breakfast set for Thurs. July 12

Pastor Morris Hunter would like to invite all pastors to breakfast on Thursday, July 12 at 8 a.m. at the Hope Center, 18100 East Main Galliano.

Please join in for fellowship, food, and prayer.

Please RSVP to 985325- 4673. __________________

TRMC Sports Medicine Center will host summer basketball camp

The Sports Medicine Center of Thibodaux Regional is hosting a oneday youth basketball clinic on Monday, July 30 at the Wellness Center of Thibodaux Regional Gymnasium.

Boys and girls, ages 7-14 are invited to attend, and learn the fundamental skills of the game from local area basketball coaches.

The Basketball Clinic will consist of two separate sessions: Session 1 (Ages 7-11, 9 to 11:30 a.m.) and Session 2 (Ages 12-14, 1 to 3:30 p.m.). Cost of each session is $60. Space is limited to the first 60 participants to register in each session. Flyers detailing the clinic may be picked up at the Wellness Center information desk and at the Fitness Center, as well as the entrance to the Medical Mall in the hospital.

To register for the clinic, visit thibodaux.com/classesevents. All registration will be online and clinic fees should be paid online as well. Come join up for some basketball and fun! Any questions regarding the clinic, contact Sandy Fussell at (985) 449-4680 or sandra.fussell@thibodaux.c om. __________________

TCC store donating backpacks to local students

On Sunday, July 22, nearly 1,000 participating TCC and Wireless Zone stores are teaming up to donate 187,000 backpacks full of school supplies to children through TCC’s annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway.

Since 2013, TCC has donated more than 752,000 backpacks filled with supplies to ensure children are well prepared for the start of the school year.

Between 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, the local participating TCC store, located at 16258 W. Main, Cut Off, is inviting local families to bring their children to the store to pick up a backpack filled with pencils, paper, a pencil box, folders, glue and more.

Each TCC store is donating up to 220 backpacks, and backpacks are available on a first-come, first-served basis. ___________________

Concealed handgun course slated for Saturday, July 21

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will hold a Concealed Handgun Training Course on Saturday, July 21, at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. The class will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until approximately 5:00 p.m. with a break for lunch.

The cost for the course is $110, and advance registration is suggested due to limited class size. This course is a pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana. For more information, please contact Captain Lafate Day at (985) 449-4485 or by email at lafateday@lpso.net. ___________________

Letters and Opinions

Israelite Baptist Church express thanks to community

The Israelite Baptist Church wants to thank all of our family and friends for their prayers, love and donations. This love was shown during the recent fundraising.

The results for the raffle are 1st place, Janet Dugas, Galliano; 2nd place, Charles Sassoni, Galliano; 3rd place, Dylon Lunkin, Raceland; and 4th place, Ronnie Williams, Sr.

Mike and Joe

When it’s clear that Joe is dying, Mike visits him every day.

One day Mike says, “Joe, we both loved football all our lives, and we played football on Saturdays together for so many years. Please do me one favor, when you get to Heaven, somehow you must let me know if there’s football there.”

Shortly after that, Joe passes on.

At midnight a couple of nights later, Mike is awakened from a sound sleep by a blinding flash of white light and a voice calling out to him, “Mike—Mike.”

“Who is it?” asks Mike sitting up suddenly.

“Who is it?”

“Mike—it’s me, Joe.” “You’re not Joe. Joe just died.”

Many thanks to those who purchased the cookbook, “Cooking, A Gift of Love”.

The funds from the sales of the book are donated to the Israelite Baptist Church. The books can be found at The Balcony, Callais Office Supplies, Larose Civic Center and the Lockport Museum. The carpenter, Jimmy Leblanc, is working in the church and making the needed repairs.

Israelite Baptist Church

“I’m telling you, it’s me, Joe,” insists the voice.

“Joe! Where are you?”

“In Heaven”, replies Joe. “I have some really good news and a little bad news.”

“Tell me the good news first,” says Mike.

“The good news,” Joe says,” is that there’s football in Heaven. Better yet, all of our old friends who died before us are here, too. Better than that, we’re all young again.

Better still, it’s always springtime and it never rains or snows. And best of all, we can play football all we want, and we never get tired.”

“That’s fantastic,” says Mike. “It’s beyond my wildest dreams! So what’s the bad news?”

“You’re on the team for this Saturday’s match!”

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Arrest From 1-A

A short time later, the man became responsive and was examined by medical personnel.

He refused further medical attention.

Deputies later determined Schexnayder had an outstanding warrant for Contempt of Court for the Town of Golden Meadow. He was then taken into custody and transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux where he was booked accordingly.

Naloxone, which is sold under brand names such as Evzio and Narcan, is used as a temporary antidote to treat an opioid overdose.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office obtained naloxone injectors at no cost to the agency in November 2017 from the Louisiana Department of Health’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office.

Many deputies are now carrying the agencyissued naloxone injectors after undergoing proper training for use.

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Adams is one of four of the program’s May graduates who recently found jobs in the public sector.

Adams works in the Civil Department, where he files, organizes and collects records.

Lafourche Clerk of Court Annette Fontana said she knew he would be the right fit shortly after meeting him.

“Sean is doing great,” Fontana said. “He works very hard and is always happy when he comes in. He has the same responsibilities as other part-time employees. He’s been a blessing and brings a lot of joy. I think the only complaint he has is that our coffee isn’t strong enough.”

The Lafourche District Attorney’s Office also recently recruited a Bridge to Independence graduate. Mary Szush, of Thibodaux, assists with administrative work.

“I really enjoy working here,” Szush said.

“My favorite part of the job is walking to the different buildings during errands and meeting all of the new people.”

District Attorney

Kristine Russell reached out to the Bridge to Independence program shortly after taking office to provide an employment opportunity.

“Bridge to Independence is an amazing program, and we thought we had an opportunity to make a difference in Mary’s life,” Russell said.

“As a mom myself, all we want is for our kids to have a happy, fulfilled life, and we had an opportunity to do that. The program is giving our community these amazing graduates.”

Szhush, who works part time in the District Attorney’s Office Monday through Friday, is already making a name for herself with her work ethic, Russell said.

“We didn’t know initially what Mary wanted to do, but she has already exceeded our expectations in every task we give her,” Russell said. “She’s happy to do it with a smile. She really helps out our secretaries and support staff.

There’s not much she can’t do. She’s been phenomenal.”

When Thibodaux Police Lt. Clint Dempster announced on Facebook the department had hired Bridge to Independence graduate Caroline Owens a few weeks ago, the post went viral, racking up 2.7 million views, over 3,000 comments and 18,197 shares.

When Owens reported to work one Friday, she found a card on her desk sent from Laguna Beach, Calif., congratulating her on her new job.

“It was the most viral Facebook post the PD’s ever had,” Dempster said.

Owens, originally from Morgan City, works in the department’s records room, where she enters traffic violations into the computer.

“She sits in the front window in our records division, where she can interact with the general public,” Dempster said.

“When it comes to Caroline, the sky is the limit.”

Owens’ mother, Judy Owens, said she hopes her daughter can serve as an inspiration.

“One lady asked us on Facebook why did we have to mention she had Down syndrome, but we’re not ashamed of it at all,” Judy Owens said.

“We’re proud of it. We want people to know Caroline is succeeding.”

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The founder of the Schriever-based organization Blessed by Downs, Sheri Dupre’ DeFelice, is an ardent supporter of the Nicholls program.

Blessed by Downs is the Southeast Louisiana Affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society that works to provide support for families and those born with Down syndrome. Down syndrome should not be a barrier to accomplishing your dreams, DeFelice said.

“When you see someone walking up to you with Down syndrome, a lot of people automatically think they can’t do things, but they really can,” DeFelice said. “What Caroline wants to do she excels at.”

The city of Thibodaux recently hired Bridge graduate Paige Faucheux, who works in the city’s Recreation Department.

Adams, who wrote a book in 2014 and has aspirations of becoming a motivational speaker, said his new job is helping him fulfill his destiny.

“I always tell myself that God has a purpose for everyone,” he said.

“And I believe he put me here in this position.

That’s why I’ve been into organization in the first place. He knew it was something I loved to do, and he sent me here with Ms. Annette. Every day is like an adventure.

I’m always learning something new.” ___ Information from: The Courier, http://www.houmatoday.com

Taxes From 1-A

Port Fourchon, each at a combined 9.85 percent.

In Terrebonne, government is consolidated, covering the entire parish. There are no separate city or town governments as in Lafourche.

“The sales tax in Terrebonne Parish is a ‘parishwide’ rate, meaning that wherever you are in the parish, you will pay 5.5 percent (local) sales tax on taxable goods and services,” said parish Sales Tax Director Mark Daigle.

In both parishes, sales tax revenue goes to schools, law enforcement and local levee districts. Lafourche also collects sales tax for solid waste and roads.

Terrebonne collects a general 1.92 percent for the parish.

Lafourche sales tax collections have dropped in recent years, raising $73.9 million in 2016 and $72.4 million last year.

Terrebonne collections were higher, bringing in about $115.8 million in 2016 and $116.4 million in 2017.

Compared to nearby parishes, Daigle said, Terrebonne is on the higher end.

In St. Mary Parish, local sales tax rates range from 4 percent to 4.3 percent. Assumption and St. Charles parishes are 5 percent. St. Tammany Parish’s rates range from 4.25 percent to 5.25 percent.

However, when shoppers from St. Mary Parish, for example,

come to Houma to shop, that drives up local revenue, said Daigle.

Terrebonne’s hotelmotel tax of 5 percent is also largely paid by outof-towners, he added.

Motor vehicle sales taxes are calculated at a slightly different rate.

The state has a 4 percent sales tax rate for vehicle purchases, but local rates remain the same. The local rate is calculated bases on where the person buying the vehicle lives, not where the dealership is located.

According to the national Tax Foundation, Louisiana’s average combined local and state sales tax rate was 10.02 percent in 2018. As a result, it was ranked as the highest sales tax state in the country.

Average state and local collections per capita in 2015, the most recent data available, was $1,521, ranking eighth nationally.

However, Louisiana property and income taxes are lower than other states.

A report from 24/7 Wall Street in April ranked Louisiana the sixth lowest taxes state in the country.

According to the report, which gathered data from the Tax Foundation’s Facts and Figures 2018 report, state residents spend about 7.6 percent of their income on state and local taxes.

The state’s 20-centper-gallon gasoline tax is also far less than many other states, the report says.

Property tax collections per capita are eighth lowest in the country at $869.

— Staff Writer Julia Arenstam can be reached at 448-7637 or Julia.arenstam@ houmatoday.com Follow her on Twitter at @gingerale214.

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Dassau From 1-A

Dassau is known to the victim. The girl told her mother about the abuse, which occurred on more than one occasion. Her mother contacted the sheriff’s office on June 22.

In addition to these charges, Dassau was also booked with two counts of probation violation.

He was sentenced to five years of active probation in 2016 after pleading guilty to three counts of hydrocodone distribution and possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, according to Jefferson Parish court records.

Dassau was arrested on the rape charges after

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he appeared in court Monday morning for trial on charges of theft, hit and run, simple battery and simple criminal damage to property.

He was being held without bond Thursday at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna.

Anyone with information about Louie Dassau of the investigation is asked to call the JPSO investigations bureau at 505-364-5300.

The public can also call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or tollfree at 877-903-7867.

Callers of texters do not have to give their names or testify and can earn a $2,500 reward for information that leads to an indictment.

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BUSINESSES

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For rent: 3 bedroom trailer, full furnished except beds. Recently remodeled in Golden Meadow area. $800/mo plus damage deposit. FMI call 985-665-1220. _________________________ For Rent: Recently remodeled, 2 bedroom, unfurnished; 1 bath, large living room, washer/dryer hookups. Water paid, no yard, no pets, no smoking. West 59th St. $600/month, $600/deposit.

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Offering paid vacation, health insurance, 401K. Must submit to drug screen. Apply at 14502 West Main, Cut Off. _________________________ Special Education District#1: “The Center” is looking to hire Direct Support Workers to work in the Lockport and Gheens area. Successful candidates must be 18 years old with a valid driver’s license and high school diploma. Applications can be filled out between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at 5510 West Avenue D, West 55th St. in Cut Off. Deadline to apply is July 10th. For more information call 985-632-5671. _________________________ FT nursing assistant in emergency department. Certified NA preferred. Provide care in your own community! If interested, apply at: www.losgh.org. EOE. _________________________

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Call 985-991-1881. _________________________ Tony’s Carpentry: Friendly service. Honest trademan. 15 years experience. Need carpentry, painting, pressure washing, call 985-278-7188, ask for Tony.

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Daniel and Tookie Lorraine Kelly, Max and Maria Cheramie. _________________________

OBITUARIES ANNE LEFORT

Anna “Petie” Mae Lefort, 80, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on July 4, 2018. A private scattering of her ashes will be held.

Mrs. Anna is survived by her daughter, Linda Lawrence; 4 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 3 great greatgrandchildren.

Mrs. Lefort was preceded in death by her daughter, Gerrie Babin; father, Sydney Lefort Sr.; and mother, Velma A. Babin.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. ___________________

RILEY BOURGEOIS

Riley John Bourgeois, 23 months, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m until 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at St. Hilary Catholic Church, Raceland, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12 p.m.

He is survived by his parents, Darby John Bourgeois and Nicole Orgeron Bourgeois; brothers, Jake James Bourgeois, Cam Joseph Bourgeois; grandparents, Corinne Wunstell Bourgeois, James A. Orgeron Jr. and Lucy Guidroz Orgeron; godparents, Necee Orgeron Matranga and Brock Jon Wunstell; aunts and uncles, Daffy Bourgeois Duet (Ben), Nica Orgeron Paolillo (Michael), Necee Orgeron Matranga (Jeb), Cullen Orgeron (LeAnna); and cousins, Ashton, Arden, Maylee, Corin and Ander.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jake J. Bourgeois.

Riley’s love for life was immeasurable. He never met a stranger and was everybody’s friend. His smile was infectious and he touched everyone’s heart he met. He mostly enjoyed being outside, playing sports, dancing, being with his family, neighborhood friends, dove milk chocolate, vitamins, cutting grass with his dad, ice and Gatorade. Riley John you will forever be missed and never forgotten.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made at Capital One Bank in honor of Riley John Bourgeois Memorial Fund.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ___________________

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Pearlie Matherne Chiasson, 84, a native of Gheens and a resident of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Holy Savior Catholic Church, Lockport, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m.

Saturday with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her sons, Randy Chiasson (Shirley) and Ronnie Chiasson (Karen); daughter, Gail Cheramie (Ned); daughter-in-law, Denise Chiasson; grandchildren, Jennifer, Stacy, Hallie, Chris, Cody, Chance and Jobie; and great grandchildren, Brittany, Sage, Jade, Kayla, Dyson, Brenn and Mason.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Chiasson; son, Ricky Chiasson; parents, Henry Jr. and Vitilas Matherne; 3 brothers and 3 sister; and grandson, Benjamin Chiasson.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bear spends hours up in tree in yard of Louisiana man’s home

HOUMA, La. (AP) — A black bear had made a weekend visit to residents of a neighborhood in Louisiana.

The Courier of Houma reports that the bear was spotted Saturday in a tree in the yard of Jared Theriot in Houma.

Residents of Houma’s Acadian Drive summoned officials from the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Officials showed up with a trap, but it proved unnecessary. After a few hours the bear climbed down and wandered

WARREN DUFRENE

Warren P. “Wayne” Dufrene, 95, a native of Gheens, LA and resident of Cut Off, LA passed away peacefully on July 4, 2018.

A visitation had taken place on Saturday, July 7 at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off, LA, from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial had taken place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, LA at 11 a.m. with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Warren is survived by his daughter, Karen D. Griffin Sammons; son, Wayne P. Dufrene (Kim); granddaughter, Grace Griffin Hicks (Brian); grandson Brooks Dufrene; grandson Ryan Dufrene (Katie); great grandchildren, Cora and Blair Hicks; and brother, Arthur Dufrene.

Mr. Dufrene was preceded

in death by his wife, Enola Doucet; parents Diet and Edna B. Dufrene; brothers, Gilbert, Herman, Loney, and Norah Dufrene; and sister, Dorothy D. Cheramie.

Mr. Dufrene was a WWII Veteran, having served in the 97th Field Artillery (Pacific) and the 75th Infantry Division (Europe). He was a dedicated member of the American Legion Delvin Adams Post 315 and VFW Post 8583. Warren was also a member and officer of the Louisiana Oyster Festival, was the 1980 Oyster Festival King, and was an active member of the American Legion Seafood Festival.

Mr. Dufrene was in the inland marine transportation industry, owning and operating the Warren P. Dufrene Boat Co., NOLA Marine Towing, Inc and DD&S Marine Towing, Inc. Warren loved fishing, shrimping, gardening, and being outdoors.

The family would like to thank The Trace Senior Community of Covington, LA and Passages Hospice for their wonderful care provided in his final days.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

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Department officials say people should avoid encounters with bears.

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Other tips are to not leave pet food out overnight, hang bird feeders higher than 10 feet and clean outdoor grills frequently.

Information from: The Courier, http://www.houma today.com

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LDWF Commission votes to change recreational red snapper season to weekends only

BATON ROUGE, La. - At last week’s meeting, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commissioners voted to change to a weekends-only recre-

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The weekends-only season (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) will begin on July 13, 2018.

This decision was made following a presentation of the latest catch statistics recorded by LA Creel.

The near real-time data collection program indicates that approximately 299,061 pounds, or 40 percent of Louisiana’s allocation has been harvested to date.

This covers the preliminary estimates for the period through June 24, 2018.

More information about Louisiana’s recreational red snapper season, including harvest estimates, can be found at http://www.wlf. louisiana.gov/red-snapper

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The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proved guilty.

JULY 1, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Gabrielle Breaux, 28, Cut Off. Theft.

Dudley Richoux III, 30, Galliano. Theft.

Greater Lafourche Port Commission Harbor Police Jacee Bergeron, 19, Lockport. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia; driving on roadway laned for traffic; possession of marijuana 1st offense; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; expired motor vehicle inspection.

Lockport Police Department Tony Vedros, 27, Lockport.

Misuse of 911 emergency system.

JULY 2, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Sherman Allen Jr., 36, Larose. Contempt of court. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams.

Alvin Bates, 50, Garland, TX. Contempt of court.

Daniel Dupree, 21, Gray.

Aggravated battery w/dangerous weapon.

Dezmonta Ellis, 18, Thibodaux. Theft generally; misdemeanor carnal knowledge of a juvenile.

Victor Meadows, 24, Tallulah. Possession of cannabinoids/synthetic marijuana; taking contraband to/from penal institutions prohibited.

Roy Porche Jr., 43, Houma. Contempt of court; domestic abuse battery.

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Kacie Zeringue, 30, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole.

Golden Meadow Police Department Damian Lee, 27, Golden Meadow. Fugitive.

Paul Williams, 32, Terrytown. Contempt of court.

JULY 3, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Kerril Breaux Jr., 28, Luling. Violation of probation/parole.

Michael Craig, 24, Schriever. Fugitive (2 CTS).

Tyler McQuiston, 34, Larose. Contempt of court; Theft of utility service less than $100.

Tragonie Triplett, 27, Raceland. Theft by shoplifting; enter/remain after being forbidden.

Golden Meadow Police Department Salud Ortiz, 33, Golden Meadow. Fugitive.

Terri Schouest, 35, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court (3 CTS).

Lockport Police Department Tony Vedros, 27, Lockport.

Second degree cruelty to juveniles; domestic abuse battery with child endangerment.

Thibodaux Police Department Dontrell Allen, 21, Thibodaux. Contempt of court. (2 CTS).

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Troy Collins, 55, Raceland.

Fugitive; possession of cocaine less than 28 grams.

Jared Porche, 38, Houma.

Fugitive (2 CTS).

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Edgar Roussell, 37, Larose. Fugitive.

Gus Schexnayder, 36, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Suzanna Sousa, 38, Raceland. Contempt of court (2 CTS).

Thibodaux Police Department Bernell Francis, 47, Thibodaux. Violation of protective orders.

Daronti Wesley, 19, Thibodaux. Aggravated flight from an officer; illegal possession of stolen things; off road vehicles; permits for use on shoulders of highways; resisting an officer; simple criminal damage to property.

Louisiana State Police Olivia Moffett, 20, Thibodaux. Driving on roadway laned for traffic; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; operating a vehicle while intoxicated; possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia.

Lockport Police Department Jordan Breaux, 20, Lockport. Simple burglary of inhabited dwelling.

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What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd We should look at a new and less expensive way of administering justice

Louisiana has had some success in improving our system for punishing criminals. We have moved from incarcerating the most prisoners per 100,000, to the second to last place.

Our state was known as the “world’s prison capital.” We thank Oklahoma for helping us move up a notch.

However, we still have a long way to go.

Every year we have a budget crisis in our state. Think of the money we could save if we could come up with a system of rehabilitating the less dangerous criminals instead of the expensive system of locking them up.

Most religions and cultures believed that sin and evil are to be punished and that retribution is to be demanded of the sinner in this world and usually in the next. Such an arrangement called “retributive justice” is a dualistic system of reward and punishment, good guys and bad guys, and makes perfect sense to most people. This system promotes prisons, courtrooms, wars, and even sanctions by religious and church authorities. “If you do evil things, you are going to hell.”

Jesus and other spiritual teachers took a different approach.

Jesus was often accused of hanging around with sinners. The only people Jesus became angry with were those who thought they were better than anyone else and looked down on others.

(These people still exist today).

Jesus looked upon sin and failure as an opportunity for the transformation and spiritual growth. Keeping score of our sins and failures is not the spirit of the Gospel. Jesus wants to restore relationships, and not just blame or punish. This is this meaning of God’s Amazing Grace that we often sing. (We sometimes define God as a strict judge instead of a Healer, Forgiver, Reconciler and Lover and so we feel justified following that retribution model.)

What we really need is an honest exposure to the truth and accountability for what has happened. Only then can human beings move ahead with dignity. Hurt needs to be spoken and heard. It does not just go away on its own. This can then lead to “restorative justice,” which is what the prophets invariably promise to the people of Israel.

In Isaiah 57:17-19, God says, “Because of their wicked covetousness I was angry; I struck them, I hid and was angry; but they kept turning back to their own ways. I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will lead them and repay them with comfort, creating for their mourners the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to the far and the near, says the Lord. I will heal them.”

Jesus’ story of the Prodigal Son (Luke

15:11-32) and his whole healing ministry should teach us how we are to act toward sinners. The aim of “restorative justice” is to return the person to a useful position in the community. There can be healing for the offender and those offended. Such justice is a mystery that only makes sense in our inner selves.

Any good therapist will tell you that you cannot heal what you do not acknowledge. What you do not consciously acknowledge will control you from within, festering and destroying you and those around you.

In the Gospel of Thomas, Jesus teaches, “If you bring forth that which is within you, it will save you. If you do not bring it forth, it will

destroy you” (Logion 70).

Only mutual apologies, healing, and forgiveness offer a sustainable future for humanity. Otherwise, the past will control us.

We all need to apologize, and we all need to forgive or we will surely self-destruct. Observe what is going on in our country and in other countries. When we take sides and hold on to bitterness and grudges, violence will inevitably follow.

“Forgiveness is to let go of our hope for a different past.”

Reality leads to great freedom, if both accountability and healing forgiveness are present.

No wonder that almost two-thirds of Jesus’ teaching is directly or indirectly about forgiveness.

The Woman’s Club of Lockport conducted their business meeting on May 17, at the Traditional Boat Building Museum. Hostesses for the meeting were club members Amy Garner, Daiane Adams, and Jessice Glaspel. Incoming officers were selected. Pictured are (left to right), Michelle Foret, President; Bobbie Galjour, Vice-President; Melanie Barker, Secretary; and Maxie Robichaux, Treasurer.

If we have not included your church, or you would like to be a part of the Worship Directory, please call the Lafourche Gazette at 693-7229.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Pastor Audie Crochet (504) 952-6603

South Lafourche Assembly of God 17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt

First Assembly of God of Raceland Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship Service 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Matthew W. Chouest, Sr. www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Nathan Stanford www.fbcgrandisle.com

First Baptist Church of Larose 105 W. 16th Street - Larose

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m.

Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m.

Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m.

Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Toby Brogden

Greater New Fountain Baptist Church

233 E. 12th St. - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:30 a.m.

Rev. Ronnie Williams, Sr.

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Church 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Jim Duck, Church: 632-4119

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Michael Davis, Pastor - 985-278-9852

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near South Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1) Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Thursday Midweek: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Chad Mack www.bayoucrosspoint.org (985-632-0810)

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m.

Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m.

Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

Gulf Coast Baptist Church 18242 W. Main - Galliano

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988

Bethel Baptist Church

122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Jimmy Autin

New Sunlight Baptist Church 452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland

Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m.

Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m.

Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m.

Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m.

Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

CATHOLIC

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Reverend Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle

195 Ludwig Lane - Grand Isle

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Monday thru Thursday, 8 a.m.

Winter Schedule: Sun. 10 a.m. (Nov. - Feb.) Fr. Carlos Talavera, Pastor

Our Lady of the Rosary

12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m.

Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Ronilo Villamor, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.org

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m.

Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Fr. Gregory Fratt

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Church

333Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

Rev. P.J. Madden www.stanthonygheens.parishesonline.com

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Nursing Home Friday Mass 7:00 a.m.

Rev. P.J. Madden www.sthilaryraceland.parishesonline.com

St. Joseph Catholic Church 17980 West Main - Galliano

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m.

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Bible Class 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 6:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m.

Eno Dantin, Pastor

Mathews Full Gospel Temple Hwy. 1 Bayouside, Mathews

Sunday Morning Service: 11:30 a.m.

Full Gospel Temple #2

Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m.

Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center

16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Thursday Night Service 7 p.m.

Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL Community Bible Church 14757 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Discipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Jordy Rousse, Pastor of Worship & Young Adult Ministry Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Spanish Service 3:00 p.m.

Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Carlos Nieves (504) 532-2992

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Christian Fellowship Church 13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 10:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

Gheens Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

Call 693-7229 to reserve your spot on the Worship Directory.

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632-7575

GIS

GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD OILFIELD CONTRACTORS

We aid in the supply of a natural resource to our world - oil.

The Church aids in the supply of a vital resource to our world - God. Attend the church of your choice this week!

B & J Martin, Inc. Utility Boats Martin Quarters (985) 632-2727

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

UNITED METHODIST

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Chris Thomas, Pastor

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org

Hwy. 1 • Lockport • 532-6015 1917 So. Bayou Dr. • Golden Meadow • 475-7131 13086 Hwy. 3235 • Larose • 693-7188

PENTECOSTAL

New Beginning Pentecostal 13051 East Main Street - Larose

Sunday Service 5:30 p.m.

Ladies Prayer: Tuesdays, 11 a.m., All Welcome Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

504-915-5019

Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

LA Carriers • 632-5858 752 Industrial Park Rd. • Larose, LA 70373

THERIOT, DUET & THERIOT, INC. Serving Lafourche Since 1957

Insurance Agents

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The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche 9334 Hwy. 308 - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com

House of Prayer

15392 Hwy. 3235 - Cut Off (Across from Golden Motors

Bible-based Sermons Saturdays 3 p.m. - Wednesdays 7 p.m.

985-278-0122 (All religions welcome)

LUTHERAN

Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m.

Saturday Worship, Thibodaux, 5 p.m. - in the sanctuary at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 718 Jackson St. FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865

MORMON

Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints East 57th St.

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org

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SPANISH

Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia:

504 Seventh St. - Lockport

Ptr. Raul Rivero - Phone: (757) 894-5873 Cultos miercoles y viernes 7 p.m.

Sabado 9:30 a.m.

Sociedad de Jovenes Sabado de Tarde

Mision Bautista Hispana Larose 105 W. 16th St. - Larose

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales - 504-468-1300